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Text:Three Cheers for Our Friends
Author:Mary Nelson Keithahn
Tune:DESERVED PRAISE
Composer:John D. Horman

78. Three Cheers for Our Friends

Three cheers for our friends
who, with talent and time,
have served us in ways
so remarkably fine.
As leaders they guided us
day after day.
Now thank by singing a
Hip! Hip! Hooray!
Three cheers for our friends
who, with talent and time,
have served us in way so remarkably fine.
Hip! Hip! Hooray! (spoken)

Text Information
First Line: Three cheers for our friends who, with talent and time
Title: Three Cheers for Our Friends
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2010)
Meter: 11.11.11.11.11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2017
Scripture:
Topic: Ministry
Notes: A short thank you for the congregation to sing for retiring board/committee members, pastors, or people moving away
Tune Information
Name: DESERVED PRAISE
Composer: John D. Horman (2010)
Meter: 11.11.11.11.11
Key: D Major
Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.



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